What is a Class A-2 Survey?

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Many home owners have been left baffled when they learn that they need to have a land survey done for their property before they can do any additions. There are different types of land surveying. Each survey serves a different purpose. Here we will look at the Class A-2 Survey which speaks specifically to boundary issues.

They are requested in cases where homeowners decide to make additions to their home or to put in new structural new features on their property. These include pools.
 

Why is it necessary to have a Boundary Survey Done?

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Adam Hoffman Featured in Westfair Online as Land Surveying Expert

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For those who work in the land surveying or Civil Engineering business, it is common to hear of property boundary horror stories.  A boundary survey may be done wrong, or a topographical survey may contain an error.  These mistakes can lead to additional construction expenses, property line confusion, and even legal disputes.  This is why it is so important to do your research when it comes to land surveying companies.

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Why Do I Need a Land Survey?

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Land surveys are crucial to the process of responsible land development. They are commonly used to determine the boundaries and features of properties, to determine easements and encroachments, to develop or build on land, and to satisfy local building codes and regulations. There are many different types of land surveys. 

Property line disputes among neighbors are a common reason for land surveys, as are property sales and purchase contractual agreements. The American Land Title Association, the National Society of Professional Surveyors and the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping regulate land surveying in the US and determine the specific criteria for land surveying. These include:

American Land Title Association Survey

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InPractice Confrence in Hartford

Godfrey-Hoffman and Hodge would like to thank all the attorneys who stopped by our booth at the “InPractice Conference” at the Hartford Hilton on Thursday. It was great to chat with some old acquaintances as well as meet a few new people in the law profession. The InPractice Conference was put on by the Hartford Bar Association and featured seminars on Professional Services Marketing, Practice Management, Social Media for Professional Services and more. If you missed it this year and would like to go next year please let us know.

What is a Survey and why should I advise my clients to pay for one?

What is a survey and why should I advise my clients to pay for one?

When we leave the grocery store most of us check our receipt to make sure we got what we paid for. When we buy cars we make sure we get all the options we paid for. But, when many people purchase real estate, they feel comfortable knowing “about” where the property lines are and “about” how much land is involved. The purchase of real estate is perhaps the biggest investment most of us will make. Deciding to protect that investment with a boundary survey is one of the wisest decisions your client can make. The following paragraphs explain in detail the steps necessary for producing an accurate survey that conforms to state statutes.

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3D Laser Scan Fly By

Very cool 3D-Laser scan and modeling of a substation in North Haven we did for the UI company.

Architects & Attorneys, Think of the possibilities”

Hartford Bar Association hosted InPractice Conference

Godfrey-Hoffman & Hodge Surveying & Civil Engineering would like to thank all the attorneys who stopped by our booth at the “InPractice Conference” at the Hartford Hilton this week. It was great to chat with some old acquaintances as well as meet a few new people in the law profession. 

The InPractice Conference was put on by the Hartford Bar Association and featured seminars on Professional Services Marketing, Practice Management, Social Media for Professional Services and more. If you missed it this year and would like to go next year please let us know.